Meanings
nounhackaround (plural hackarounds)
plural hackarounds
- computingA hacky workaround; an unattractive but expedient solution.
If and when the EWG closes those holes with better language extensions, the library hackarounds can be refined or abandoned.
2004, C/C++ users journal, volume 221 more example
Just hafta remember to switch out of the always-on program before turning the Palm off. Or is there a hackaround for this inconvenience?
2000, Harold Rabbie, “Always-on programs”, in comp.sys.palmtops.pilot (Usenet)
Origin
Blend of hack + workaround.
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